# YASSA

Published April 16, 2021 · PEOPLE TO WATCH

### ![Cover graphic of YASSA in a white tee by a brick pillar, text reads Queer Butterfly SWANA Artist](https://www.helloprzm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Yassa-Cover.png)

### What’s your name, age, and preferred pronouns?

My name is Yasmin but my art hoe name is [YASSA](https://yassa.bigcartel.com/). Age ain’t nothing but a number & I'm THEY.

### Where are you from?

Born in Russia (NOT RUSSIAN), raised in Seattle, living in Mexico.

### How do you identify?

Queer butterfly SWANA artist.

![Psychedelic artwork by YASSA with swirling pink marble, a framed figure and La Casita border text](https://www.helloprzm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/image3.jpg)

### What will Gen Z be remembered for?

THE TRUTH.

### What's a wish you had that came true?

My whole entire life is the wish that came true. Work for myself, do art full time & travel the world.

### Do you consider yourself balanced?

Lately, a lot more than I have ever been yes. IT IS HARD. I'm a Leo - moody, extreme, and intense.

### In what ways does your work keep you inspired and inspire others?

I really think it's important to make work that pushes cultural boundaries specifically tied to identity. Liberation is what inspires me.

![Illustration by YASSA of a veiled face in a red circle with the words Dont Tell Me What To Do](https://www.helloprzm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Yassa-Frame.png)

### How does Yasmin process pain?

I cry, I pray, and make so much art.

### What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone at a moment like this in the world?

Protect your energy and trust what your intuition tells you.

### When do you feel powerful?

I love being naked. And I feel powerful when I say how I feel. When I am willing to be vulnerable.

### What song is your current theme song?

Minnie Riperton - [_Lovin' You_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_xIBfrdxQU) & Toni Braxton - [You're Makin' Me High](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIgOL21S98o).

### What do you believe is the future of Instagram?

Socialism. Community. Education. Liberation. Creation. Freedom.

### What did 2020 teach you about yourself and the world?

I should trust myself a lot more, I am usually right (for whatever pertains to me).

![Person with a shaved head holding a red rose in front of a Playboy bunny mural](https://www.helloprzm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Yassa3.jpg)

###### _[YASSA](https://yassa.bigcartel.com/) is a non binary + SWANA illustrator & designer based in NYC + LA. Their work is varies from painting, to garment production, home goods, photography, modeling and five million other things. They are currently working on designing a tarot deck while living in Mexico._

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Source: https://www.helloprzm.com/news/yassa/